In this podcast we’ll go over some tips and tricks on how to get the most out of the sleeping bag that you already have, as well as what to look for when shopping for a new bag… Specific topics include:
Temperature Rating Systems
Down vs. Synthetic Fill
Features to Look For
Styles of Sleeping Bag
How to Evaluate a Bag Before Purchase
Tricks to Staying Warm
Getting the Most Out of Your Sleeping Bag
How to Care for a Bag
 
 Here are some example bags for comparison:
A good, all around synthetic bag:  Mountain Hardwear Pinole 20 Degree Bag
A good, all around down bag:  Sierra Designs Ridge Runner 15 Degree Bag
A gender specific bag made for women:  Kelty Cosmic 20 Degree Women’s Bag
A super light weight down bag: Western Mountaineering Caribou 35 Degree Bag  
A good quality kid sized sleeping bag: Eureka! Grasshopper 30 Degree Bag
 
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